Stuart O. Yager, Ph.D.
Stuart O. Yager, Ph.D.
140 Palemino Lane, Avon, IL 61415▪ (309) 255-0955▪
EDUCATION
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Ph.D. in Elementary Education, 1985
Cognate areas in Educational Administration and Quantitative Foundations and Measurement
Dissertation: “The Effects of Structured Oral Discussion During a set of Cooperative Learning Lessons on Student Achievement and Attitude”
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Masters in Elementary Education, 1983
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, 1979
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Indiana Teaching and Administration License, 2009
K-12 Colorado Standard Teacher, Principal and Superintendent License, 2000
Iowa Principal and Superintendent License, 1986
K-12 Illinois Standard Teacher, Principal and Superintendent License, 1984
K-12 Iowa Standard Teacher, 1979
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Macomb, Illinois, 2010 - Present
Professor, Department of Educational Leadership
Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana, 2004 – 2010
Dean of the School of Education
Dean of Faculty Development
Associate Professor in the School of Education
Various Institutions–National Institute for School Leadership and Collaborative Learning
Educational Consultant and Mediator, 2003 – Present
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Online Adjunct Professor in Education, 2002 – 2007
Pueblo School District 70, Pueblo, Colorado
Superintendent, 2000 – 2003
Fort Madison Community School District, Fort Madison, Iowa
Superintendent, 1997 – 2000
Assistant Superintendent, 1996 – 1997
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Johnson Elementary, Cedar Rapids Community School District, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Principal, 1993 – 1996
Nixon Elementary, Cedar Rapids Community School District, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Principal, 1990 – 1993
Hoover Elementary, Cedar Rapids Community School District, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Principal, 1987 – 1990
South East Junior High Iowa City Community School District, Iowa City, Iowa
Assistant Principal, 1985 – 1987
Farmer City-Mansfield Junior High, Farmer City, Illinois
Principal, 1984 – 1985
Mansfield Elementary, Farmer City, Illinois
Principal, 1984 – 1985
Indian Creek School, Linn-Mar Community School District, Marion, Iowa
2nd Grade Teacher, 1984
Grant Wood School, Cedar Rapids Community School District, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
4th – 6th Grade Teacher, 1980 – 1983
ACCREDITATION REPORTS
Report Coordinator: NCATE Institutional Accreditation Report. School of Education, Bethel College, August 2009.
Self-Study Coordinator: Institutional Self-Study Report. Higher Learning Commission, Bethel College, August 2007.
PUBLICATIONS
Wolff, L., Pedersen, J., & Yager, S. (2017). Creating a Positive and Effective School-wide Learning Environment: The Effects of a Student Leadership Development Program on Twenty-two Middle School Students. SCHOOLING, Volume 8, No. 1.
Sheng, Z., Wolff, L., Kilmer, L., & Yager, S. (2017). Redefining the Principal’s Role as an Instructional Leader, Journal of School Leadership, Volume 27, 2017.
Yager, S. & Yager, R. (2014). Debate about the Importance of “What” We Teach vs “How” We Teach K-12 Science! Focus On Colleges, Universities, and Schools, Volume 8, Number 1, 2014.
Yager, S. & Yager, R. (2014). The Development of Exemplary Science Teacher Education Programs over 50 Years, National Forum of Teacher Education Journal, Volume 24, Number 3, 2014.
Yager, S. & Pedersen, J. (2014). Wise Board Members Check Facts, The Illinois School Board Journal, Volume 82, No. 2.
Kilmer, L., Sheng, B., Wolff, L., and Yager, S. (2014). The Implementation of School Administrator Managers (SAMS) in the Davenport Community School District. Delivered to the Davenport Community School District, Davenport, Iowa.
Halverson, D., Noppe, R., Webb, C., Yager, S., & Young, R.M. (2013). The Western Illinois University (WIU) redesign of the principal preparation program. In Young, R.M., Hunt, E.L., & Hood, L. (Eds.).The Leadership to Integrate the Learning Continuum (LINC) Tool Kit: Redesigning principal preparation programs across four Illinois institutions (207-255). Normal, IL: Center for the Study of Education Policy, Illinois State University.
Yager, S., Dogan, O., Hacieminglu, E., & Yager, R. (2014). Creativity in Aiding Current Reform Efforts in Science and Technology Education, National Forum of Teacher Education Journal, Volume 24, Numbers 1 and 2, 2014(reprint in hard copy from Applied Educational Research Journal – online).
Closen J., Webb C., Sheng, B., Noppe, R., Yager, S., McCaw, D. (2013). Technologies Used by Superintendents, National Forum of Administration and Supervision Journal, Volume31, Number 4.
Yager, S., Noppe, R., Webb, C., & Sheng, B. (2013). Decision-making and Problem-Solving Practices of Superintendents Confronted with Dilemmas, International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation (IJELP), Volume 8, Number 4.
Yager, S., Yager, R., & Windschitl, M. (2013). Necessary Components of a Science Teacher Preparation Program Designed to Produce High Quality Science Teachers, National Forum of Teacher Education Journal, Volume 23, Number 1.
Yager, S., Dogan, O., Hacieminglu, E., & Yager, R. (2012) The Role of Student and Teacher Creativity in Aiding Current Reform Efforts in Science and Technology Education, National Forum of Applied Educational Research Journal - Online, Volume 25, Number 3.
Pedersen, J., Yager, S., & Yager, R. (2012). Student Leadership Distribution: Effects of a Student-Led Leadership Program on Climate and Community, International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, Volume 7, Number 2.
Singh, A., Yager, S., Yutakom, N., Yager, R., & Ali, M. (2012). Constructivist Teaching Practices Used By Five Teacher Leaders for the Iowa Chautauqua Professional Development Program, International Journal of Environmental & Science Education, Volume 7, No. 1.
PUBLICATIONS CONTINUED
Stuart O. Yager, Ph.D.
Yager, R. & Yager, S. (2012). Enhancing Success With Iowa Chautauqua When Considering Distributed School Leadership: How It Helps and Hinders, National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal, Volume 29, No. 2.
Yager, S., Webb, C., Noppe, R., & McCaw, D. (2012). How Do You Eat An Elephant Called the Common Core?,The Illinois School Board Journal, Volume 80, Number 6.
Yager, S., Webb, C., Noppe, R., & McCaw, D. (2012). Charting the Course for Successful Implementation of the Common Core, The Illinois School Board Journal, Volume 80, Number. 5.
Yager, S., Webb, C., Noppe, R., & McCaw, D. (2012). Academic Game Changer: Common Core Will Shift Reading Across Board, The Illinois School Board Journal, Volume 80, Number. 4.
McCaw, D., Yager, S., Webb, C., & Noppe, R. (2012). Academic Game Changer: Implementing the Common Core State Standards in Illinois, The Illinois School Board Journal, Volume 80, No. 3.
Yager, S. (2012). Collaboration Can Remove Fear, Blame From the Board Table. The Illinois School Board Journal, Volume 80, No 1.
Webb, C.,Sheng, B., Yager, S., Noppe, R. (2012). RESPRO: Report to the Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield, Illinois.
Webb. C., Sheng, B., Yager, S., & Noppe, R. (2012). Rising Star: Report to the Illinois State Board of Education
Yager, S., Perdersen, J., Yager, R., & Noppe, R. (2011). Impact of School Leadership On Teacher’s Professional Growth: Teacher Perception of Administrative Support, National Forum of Applied Educational Research Journal, Volume 25, No. 1.
Pedersen, J., Yager, S., Closen, J., & Pedersen, B. (2011). Connecting Learning Assures Successful Students: A Model for Charter Schools, National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal, Volume 29, Number. 1.
Yager, S., (2011), Leadership Lessons at Brooks Wines, Oregon Wine Press, Issue 307.
Yager, S., Pedersen, J., & Yager, R. (2011), Student Leadership Ambassadors: Effects of Leadership Distribution Using a Student-Centered Leadership Program, e-Journal of Organizational Learning and Leadership, Volume 9, No. 1.
Yager, S., & Yager, R. (2011). Impact of School Based Leadership Teams for Implementing a Successful Professional Development Initiative,International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, Volume 6, Number 1.
Yager, S., Pedersen, J., & Yager, R. (2010).Impact of Variations in Distributed Leadership Frameworks on Implementing a Professional Development Initiative, Academic Leadership Online Journal,8(4).
Pedersen, J., Yager, S., & Yager, R. (2010). Distributed Leadership Influence on Professional Development Initiatives: Conversations with Eight Teachers. Academic Leadership Online Journal, 8(3).
PUBLICATIONS CONTINUED
Yager, R., Akcay, H., Choi, A., Yager, S. (2009). Student Success in Recognizing Definitions of Eight Terms Found in Fourth Grade Science Textbooks.Electronic Journal of Science Education, 13(2).
Yager, R., Choi, A., Yager, S., & Akay, H. (2009). Comparing Science Learning Among 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Students: STS versus Textbook-based Instruction. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 13(2).
Yager, R., Yager, S. (2007). What Results Indicate Concerning the Success with STS Instruction. Science Educator, Spring 16(1).
Kimble, L., Yager, R.,Yager, S. (2006). Success of a Professional-Development Model in Assisting Teachers to Change Their Teaching to Match the More Emphasis Conditions Urged in the National Science Education Standards.Journal of Science Teacher Education, September 2006, 309-322(14).
Kimble, L., Yager, R.,Yager, S. (2005). Changes in Teacher Perceptions and Strategies Related to Their Use of Constructivist Practices.International Journal for Research inScience Education, 9(2),37-48.
Yager, R., Mackinnu, T., Yager, S. (2005). Differences in Creativity Developed by Students in STS Sections Compared to Those Taught by the Same Teachers in Textbook Sections. ScienceEducation International, 17, 89-99.
Yager, S., Lim, G.,& Yager, R. (2005). The Advantages of STS Approach over a Typical Textbook Dominated Approach in Middle School Science. SMS, 106, 248-251.
Yager, S., Johnson, R., Johnson, D., & Snider, B. (1986). Impact of Group Processing on Achievement in Cooperative Learning Groups. Journal of Social Psychology, 126(3),389-397.
Yager, R., & Yager, S. (1985). Changes in Perceptions of Science for Third, Seventh, and Eleventh Grade Students. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 22(4), 347-358.
Yager, R., & Yager, S. (1985). The Effect of Schooling upon Understanding of Selected Science Terms.Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 22(4),359-364.
Yager, S., Johnson, D., & Johnson, R. (1985). Oral Discussion, Group-to-Individual Transfer and Achievement in Cooperative Learning Groups.Journal of Educational Psychology, 77(1),60-66.
Yager, S. (1985). The Effect of Cooperative Learning and Individualistic Learning Experiences on Positive and Negative Cross-Handicap Relationships. The Educational Psychology Journal, 10(2),127-138.
Yager, S., & Yager, R. (1984). The Effects of School Science Upon Select Student Perceptions Across Grade Levels. The Ohio Journal of Elementary Science, 15(1), 14-18.
Yager, S., & Yager, R. (1984). Concern for the Affective Domain in Science Education: A Study Over Nine Years of School Experience. The Iowa Curriculum Bulletin, 8(2).
Yager, S., & Yager, R. (1983). Perceptions of Science of Third, Seventh, and Eleventh Grade Students Enrolled in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Schools. Iowa Science Teachers Journal, 20(3).
Yager, S., & Yager, R. (1983). Attitudes of Students about Science: Its Content, Instructors, and Value.
Journal of Science Education Research.
SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS and CONSULTATIONS
Yager, S. (2015-present). Lead Facilitator. National Institute for School Leadership (NISL): Executive Development Program. West-central Illinois School Leadership Initiative. Tracy Family Foundation.
Yager, S. & Sheng, B. (2014, November). SAMS: Helping Principals Make Time for Instructional Leadership. IASB, Triple I, Chicago, Illinois, November 22, 2014.
Yager, S. & Simonson, C. (2014, October). The Relationship of Stress and Physical Wellness of Illinois Superintendents. IASA Annual Conference. Springfield, Illinois, October 9, 2014.
Kilmer, L., Sheng, B., Wolff, L., and Yager, S. (2014, February). “SAMS: Helping principals make time for instructional leadership.” Presented at AASA’s (American Association of School Administrators) National Conference on Education. Nashville, TN.
Quad Cities Research Symposium. The School Administrative Assistant Initiative. WIU Quad Cities Campus. Moline, Illinois. November 12, 2014.
Report to Davenport Community School District. SAM Project. Davenport, Iowa, April, 2014.
Webb, C., Sheng, B., Noppe, R., Yager, S. (2014, April). Leadership Dilemmas and Superintendents Problem-Solving Approach in decision Making. American Annual Research Association 2014 Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 3-7, 2014.
Understanding, Implementing, and Communicating Common Core Standards. IASB, Two Rivers Division Spring Meeting, Concord, Illinois, March 6, 2014.
Moving Forward: Transitioning to the Common Core. IASB, Triple I, Chicago, Illinois, November 23, 2013.
Adjusting Assessment to the Common Core, Hinsdale CCSD #181, Burr Ridge, Illinois, November 19, 2013.
The School Boards Role in Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards. IASB, Three Rivers Division, Lockport, Illinois, October 29, 2013.
The School Boards Role in Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards. IASB, Corn Belt Division, Fairbury, Illinois, October 3, 2013.
Adjusting Instructional Practice to the Common Core, Hinsdale CCSD #181, Burr Ridge, Illinois, September 24, 2013.
Adjusting Instructional Practice to the Common Core, Dakota CUSD #201, Dakota, Illinois, August 19, 2013.
Leading the Change with you Team: To a More Rigorous Curriculum with the Common Core, Northwest Indiana Education Service Center, Chesterton, Indiana, June 27, 2013.
Adjusting Instructional Practice to the Common Core, Najuvoo-Colusa CUSD #325, Nauvoo, Illinois, May 30, 2013.
The Boards’ Role in Transitioning to the Common Core. National School Board Association Annual Conference, San Diego, California, April, 2013.
The School Boards Role in Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards. IASB, South Cook Division Spring Meeting, Matteson, Illinois, March 27, 2013.
The School Boards Role in Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards. IASB, Blackhawk Division Spring Meeting, East Moline, Illinois, February 28, 2013.
SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS and CONSULTATIONS CONTINUED
Implementing the Common Core. O’Hare Network, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois, February, March, and April, 2013.
The School Boards Role in Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards. IASB, West Cook Division Fall Meeting, Elmwood Park, Illinois, October 29, 2012.
The School Boards Role in Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards. IASB, Western Division Fall Meeting, Macomb, Illinois, September 25, 2012.
Impact of School Leadership on Teacher’s Professional Growth: Teacher Perception of Administrative Support. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, August, 2012.
Aligning the Principal Preparation Program to New State Standards. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, August, 2012.
Partnering With Your State Department of Education for the Common Good. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference, Kansas City, Missouri. August, 2012.
Implementing the Common Core – Implications for Principal Preparation Programs. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, August, 2012.
Adjusting Instructional Practice to the Common Core, Grand Rapids, Michigan, August, 2012.
Mapping Curriculum to the Common Core, Grand Rapids, Michigan, August, 2012.
Planning for the Common Core, Kansas City, Missouri, July, 2012.
Aligning Classroom Assessments to the Common Core, Lexington, Kentucky, July, 2012.
Lots of Bang for Your Buck: CLOSE Reading of Text. National Conference on College & Career Readiness and Common Core State Standards, Chicago, IL, June 2012.
Transitioning to the Common Core, Highland Park, Michigan, June, 2012.
Transitioning to the Common Core, Wetzel County Schools, West Virginia, May, 2012.
Adjusting Instructional Practice to the Common Core, Wichita, Kansas, May, 2012.
Planning for the Common Core, Gwinnett County Schools, Atlanta, Georgia, May 2012.
Transitioning to the Common Core, Des Moines, Iowa, May, 2012.
Managing Change – How Do You Keep All of the Balls in the Air Implementing Common Core, Illinois Association of School Administrators Annual Conference, Springfield, Illinois, April, 2012.
Aligning Classroom Assessments to the Common Core, Flagstaff, Arizona, April, 2012.
Aligning Classroom Assessments to the Common Core, Des Moines, Iowa, April, 2012.
Adjusting Instructional Practice to the Common Core, Gillette, Wyoming, April, 2012.
Adjusting Instructional Practice to the Common Core, New Orleans, Louisiana, March, 2012.
SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS and CONSULTATIONS CONTINUED
Adjusting Instructional Practice to the Common Core, Knoxville, Tennessee, March, 2012.
Aligning Classroom Assessments to the Common Core, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March, 2012.
Mapping Curriculum to the Common Core, Kansas City, Missouri, March, 2012.
Aligning Classroom Assessments to the Common Core, Salt Lake City, Utah, February, 2012.
Adjusting Instructional Practice to the Common Core, Mart Center, Chicago, Illinois, February, 2012.
Transitioning to the Common Core, Dover, Delaware. February, 2012.
Common Core Next Steps, Central 51 Middle School, Washington, Illinois, February, 2012.
Aligning Classroom Assessments to the Common Core, Mart Center, Chicago, Illinois, January, 2012.
Aligning Classroom Assessments to the Common Core, Boston, Massachusetts, January, 2012.
Aligning Classroom Assessments to the Common Core, Hartford, Connecticut, January, 2012.
Adjusting Instructional Practice to the Common Core, Mart Center, Chicago, Illinois, January, 2012
Developing and Utilizing iPad Application to Track Instructional Practices Inventory (IPI) Walkthroughs Using Google Forms, Illinois Principals Association Annual Conference, Peoria, Illinois, Fall, 2011.
Fall School Board Retreat, Bridgman Michigan. August, 2011.
Interest Based Strategies—Negotiations and Board Training for the Bridgman Public Schools, Bridgman, Michigan, 2004 – 2010.
Maximizing Student Engagement at the Teaching Professor Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, 2007.
Interest Based Strategies for school administrators at the South Bend Community School Corporation, South Bend, Indiana, 2007.
Pastor/Elder Relations for Church Governance at the Missionary Church North Central District, Elkhart, Indiana, 2006.
Interest Based Negotiation Strategies for Penn-Harris-Madison School District, Mishawaka, Indiana, 2005.
Charter School Case Study. Paper presentation at the Colorado League of Charter Schools Fall Conference, Denver, Colorado, 2003.
Interest Based Negotiation Strategies for Southeast Regional Superintendents, Pueblo, Colorado, 2003.
Charter School Roller Coaster--A Familiar Story for the Colorado League of Charter Schools Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2003.
Statewide Consortium Case Study: Interest Based Negotiation Strategies for Multiple School Districts, Colorado, 2003.
SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS and CONSULTATIONS CONTINUED
Strategic Planning for school administrators, Pueblo County, Colorado, 2001.
360° Evaluation Process for Superintendents at the Colorado Association of School Board’s Fall Conference, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2001.
360° Evaluation Process for Superintendents at the Southeast Area School Board’s Annual Meeting, Pueblo, Colorado, 2000.
Using Quality Tools in Strategic Planning and Team Building for Lee county area administrators, Fort Madison, Iowa, 1999.
Using Quality Tools in Board Work Sessions and Staff Meetings for Lee county area administrators, Fort Madison, Iowa, 1998.
Brain Compatible Classrooms – What They Look Like for Lee County Elementary Teachers, Fort Madison, Iowa, 1997.
Implementing Brain Based Learning for Grant Wood Area Education Agency, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1995 – 1996.
Implementing Alternatives to the Pull-out Program for the State Administrators of Special Education, Iowa City, Iowa, 1988 – 1990.
Introduction to Cooperative Learning for In-service for administrators, Iowa City School Districts, Iowa City, Iowa, 1988.
Introduction to Cooperative Learning for In-service for administrators, Illinois Principal’s Association, Bloomington, Illinois, 1985.
Cooperative Learning Strategies for In-service in Ottumwa, Iowa, 1983.
Consultant for District In-service on Cooperative Learning in Marion, Indiana, 1983.
Introduction to Cooperative Learning In-service for Administrators at Linn-Mar and College Community School District, Marion, Iowa, 1983.